Below are descriptions for each of the ERAS Residency Application Components, including those specifically for IMGs. The information included for each component is:

The component + a brief description **

How many documents you are allowed per submitted application (in parentheses)

Who is responsible for submitting

Where to submit

Processing Time

Any hints or tips to make the process go smoothly

PLEASE NOTE: ECFMG’s ERAS Support Service suggests having all documents uploaded through OASIS by Sept. 1, 2018, if you want them ready by Sept. 15, 2018, when residency programs begin receiving applications. Remember, you can start submitting applications to programs on September 6, 2018, which means you may want to upload your documents sooner than early September.

MyERAS Common Application (1)

The MyERAS Common Application asks a series of questions to build a CV/resume for programs to view. It covers the following information: personal, match, biographic, military, education/medical education, accomplishments, experiences (work, research, and volunteer), licensure, and published works and presentations.

Hints/Tips:

DO NOT certify the document until it is complete and error-free, wait to certify until the last second because you may want to add or change something. After certification, you will not be able to make any changes for the remainder of the residency season.

Check out the ERAS Worksheet in the Tools for Residency Applicants section of ERAS to preview the application

Take advantage of the Hobbies/Interest and Experiences sections. Any written sections should be in narrative paragraphs, do not list any information

NOTE: Make sure your MyERAS Common Application does not favor one specialty, it should remain generic

Personal Statement (1 per specialty)

The Personal Statement is a short narrative essay where you can introduce yourself to residency programs beyond your other application documents. You can share your accomplishments, characteristics, goals, work ethic, and passion for your chosen medical specialty. Learn more about Personal Statements

Who Submits it? The applicant

Where? MyERAS

Processing Time? None after you write/proofread it

Hints/Tips:

Follow the format rules for any professional document ex. one page, one inch margins, no special characters, PDF format

Write one Personal Statement per specialty of interest. No generic Personal Statements!

There may be new formatting options for Personal Statements in MyERAS, but these options should not be used as most are considered unprofessional.

Photograph (1)

A professional photo used to identify you during interviews.

Who Submits it? The applicant

Where? OASIS or MyECFMG Mobile App

Processing Time? 1-2 weeks processing

Hints/Tips:

Format: .JPEG (digital), less than 100 KB (2.5 x 3.5 inches)

Should be a clear view of head and shoulders, head centered, eyes forward

Hints/Tips:

Be in contact with your medical school and request the transcript with plenty of time

Ask to review the Medical School Transcript to be aware of its contents

Even if you submitted a transcript for your ECFMG Certification, you will need to resubmit through the ERAS Support Service

Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) (1)

The MSPE replaced the Dean’s Letter, and is a measurement of your academic achievement compared to your peers. Consider this required, as its absence will be noted by Program Directors and Interview Committees. Learn more about the MSPE

Who Submits it?The applicant or their medical school**

Where?OASIS

Processing Time? 1-2 weeks processing

Hints/Tips:

Ask your medical school for a copy of your MSPE to review

Even if you think your medical school won’t provide the MSPE, make sure to actually try and contact them. If you have talked to or cannot reach your school, you may submit a placeholder and address the absence in your ERAS application or interview

MSPEs will be released to programs October 1st

Letters of Recommendation (3-4)

The Letter of Recommendation is a document written by a trusted supervisor, evaluating your performance during your time with them. These are a highly important way for programs to see you have the characteristics they are looking for from an observer point of view. Learn more about Letters of Recommendation

Who Submits it? If waived: the Letter Writer or someone they designate

If not waived: The applicant through OASIS

Where? LoR Portal (Letter Writer and/or applicant)

Processing Time? 1-2 weeks processing

Hints/Tips:

LoRs should be recent (within a year of applications), specialty specific, and preferably from US clinical experience

Waiving or not waiving is up to you, but choose wisely

Sit down with your Letter Writer when you are asking and discuss their feedback and your expectations before they write to give you a better idea of what the letter will say

LoR Writers must be added by the applicant and Letter Request Forms printed/given to the Writers to use

Standardized Video Interview (SVI) (1) New!

The Standardized Video Interview (SVI) is a new mandatory requirement for all Emergency Medicine applicants only. The SVI is meant to get to know a candidate more deeply and test their Professionalism and Communication skills. Candidates will be asked to record and submit the answers to 6 questions for scoring. Learn more about the SVI

Who Submits it? The applicant

Where? The interview platform through your MyERAS Account

Processing Time? Scoring occurs during the month of August

Hints/Tips:

The deadline for submitting your SVI is July 15, 2018

Prepare and treat this interview as you would any video interview with a program

Make sure your testing environment is clean, quiet, and has a strong internet connection

Other possible program specific requirements:

PTAL (California Status Letter)

ECFMG Status Report

Submitted by ECFMG

Fifth Pathway Certificate

For Fifth Pathway students only

Narrative Letter

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**If your school is part of ECFMG Medical School Web Portal (EMSWP) you will not have the option to submit certain documents. If you see this, make sure you CONTACT your medical school and request they send the documents.

This is only a brief overview of the components, be sure you look into each component carefully or contact Match A Resident through email at support@matcharesident.com or 858-299-2003 ext. 2 with questions.

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